How to change owner and organization details on Windows 11
Do you need to change the registered owner or organization on your Windows 11 computer? Here’s how.
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OnWindows 11, to simplify the initial setup steps, the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) doesn’t include the settings to specify the registered owner and organization information. Instead, as you continue the setup, the system will leave the organization information blank and use your Microsoft account details for the owner details.
Although these pieces of information are visible in a few places, such as on the “About Windows” (winver) page, some applications may query this information to customize the experience.
Whatever the reason might be, on Windows 11, you can use the Registry to update the registered owner and organization to display the correct information on your computer.
Thisguidewill walk you through the steps to change the registered owner and organization on Windows 11.
Warning:This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky and can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you do not complete the task correctly. It is a good idea tocreate a backupof the device before proceeding.
How to change registration details on Windows 11
To change the registered owner and organization details on Windows 11, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the system will reflect the new owner and organization names.
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You can confirm the new changes by using the"Windows key + R"keyboard shortcut to open the Run command and querying thewinvercommand.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
